Activity Director

We are not-for-profit organization that provides services to the elderly. Currently we are looking for a special person lead our Activities department at Emerald Trace.

The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

What we Offer:

In addition to joining a great group of coworkers in an incredible environment, the individual who fills this role will enjoy the following:

•  Competitive Salary
•  Medical Plan: We would put our medical plan up against anybody in our area.  We offer employee-only and family plans.  Incredibly, for an extremely affordable biweekly deduction, our employees benefit from a comprehensive medical plan that has ZERO DOLLAR calendar year deductible!!  On top of that our employees have the opportunity for FREE doctor visits and FREE prescriptions!! 
•  Dental Plan:  The plan covers preventative care at 100%, basic procedures at 80% and major procedures at 75%.  The single plan currently costs $32 a month and the family plan $50 a month.
•  Paid Time Off – PTO:  We believe our PTO benefit is beyond generous!  Our plan includes 19 days in the first year and only goes up from there.  Also, we allow staff members to cash in up to 40 PTO hours in past years around the end of the year just in time to provide a boost for Holiday shopping!
•  Tuition Reimbursement:  We currently offer individuals up to $2000 annually for tuition reimbursement. 
•   Life Insurance:  FREE life insurance in the amount of two year’s salary.
•  Short& Long Term Disability:  FREE disability insurance
•  Retirement Plan:  Employees are able to contribute tax-free immediately to our 403B plan.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:·    

• • Ensures the department provides appropriate and meaningful therapeutic groups, 1:1, and individual activities to meet specific resident needsOversees activity resident care plans, progress notes, CAA’s, and resident group / 1:1 documentation.
    
  • Orients new team members for the Activity Department with involvement/assistance of the Administrator. Maintain the direct supervision of the activity assistants. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and orienting volunteers.
  • Assumes responsibility for scheduling/staffing (i.e. designees, assistants, payroll, performance evaluations and counsel and discipline when necessary) with consultation of Administrator when necessary
  • Attends administrative staff meetings, QAPI meetings, resident care-related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings.
  • Oversees the monthly Resident Council meeting and ensure proper follow up is establish for any issue brought up in the meeting. Advises and coordinates Grievance Committee.
  • Activity programming - Communicate with other departments about activities and special events. Coordinate special events for residents, families, employees, and members of the community (grandparents program, church service, etc.). Coordinate private parties for residents per family’s request. Organize “Into Lunches” and Outings. Schedule entertainment, special programs and performing groups. Coordinate food related activities via dietary order.
  • Plan and schedule activities for monthly calendar: group, 1:1, theme weeks, etc. Assure therapeutic group activities occur per schedule.
  • Coordinates voting for residents.
  • Drives bus for resident activities
  • All other duties specified by Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet at least 2 of the following criteria:
• Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist by a recognized accrediting body; or
• Qualifies occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Has completed activities state approved certification course.
• Creative and outgoing person who enjoys working with the residents

Salary : $37,000 - $48,000